# Tubesnake vs Pasta Machine

Tubesnake and Pasta Machine both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Tubesnake's written reviews are positive against 16% of Pasta Machine's. Tubesnake also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 22) and ads (none vs shown). Pasta Machine's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and ratings volume (8.7K vs 15). On rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Pasta Machine is free to download; Tubesnake costs $1.99 up front. Pasta Machine sells 22 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Tubesnake asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Tubesnake against 4.6 for Pasta Machine. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pasta Machine has 8.7K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Tubesnake's written reviews are positive against 16% of Pasta Machine's.

Tubesnake ships an update weekly, Pasta Machine fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tubesnake | Pasta Machine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.6 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tubesnake/id1484342417/reviews) | [4.6 (8.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pasta-machine/id1644846445/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **8.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 15.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#116** | — |
| Size | 5 MB | 325 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Hesselbom Tech AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1119655397) | [Lumos Games Teknoloji Yazilim ve Pazarlama Anonim Sirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546875451) |

## What reviewers say

### Tubesnake

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tubesnake/id1484342417)

**Currently charting:** #116 Top Paid · Racing (US App Store)

Guide a pixel character through a map using your watch's crown. Compete with friends to achieve high scores in this addictive game designed for Apple Watch and iPhone.

**Highlights:** Watch crown control, Pixel character navigation, High score tracking, Multi-device support (Apple Watch & iPhone), Addictive gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pasta Machine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pasta-machine/id1644846445)

Engage in a relaxing ASMR idle and clicker game. Shape dough, slice with precision, and build your pasta production line. Enjoy satisfying animations and realistic sounds for endless fun.

**Highlights:** ASMR idle gameplay, Clicker mechanics, Dough shaping, Precision slicing, Production line growth, Satisfying animations, Realistic sounds

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (22)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ad Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP Pass 1 Week | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Starter Bundle Subscription | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP Pass 1 Month | $19.99 | per month |
| Speed Bundle Subscription | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Endless Skip Subscription | $49.99 | per 7 days |
| Remove Ad Bundle Subscription | $54.99 | per 7 days |
| Skip-it 10 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gem 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Skip-it 25 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Fusulli Pasta | $4.99 | one-time |
| Skip-it Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Gem 3 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Game Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ad | $6.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 1 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Pack Starter | $8.99 | one-time |
| Skip-it 100 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Spaghetti Pasta | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem 4 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Pasta Pack | $15.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Satisfying gameplay
- 👍 Relaxing experience
- 💡 Unique concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Glitches and bugs
- 🤑 Excessive ads and monetization
- ⏱️ Slow progression and upgrades
- 🤯 Frustrating user experience

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes after completing level 2
- Daily rewards not working as intended
- Progress resets when leveling up

**Requested features**

- More variety in pasta types and visuals
- Improved progression and leveling system
- Ability to play offline


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tubesnake free?

Tubesnake costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pasta Machine free?

Pasta Machine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tubesnake or Pasta Machine?

Tubesnake and Pasta Machine are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 15 and 8.7K ratings respectively.

### Do Tubesnake or Pasta Machine have ads?

Pasta Machine shows ads; Tubesnake does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tubesnake or Pasta Machine?

Tubesnake ships an update weekly, and Pasta Machine fortnightly. Most recently, Tubesnake was updated on September 17, 2026 and Pasta Machine on September 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*